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Airpods Max vs “Audiophile” Headphones – Do They Stand Up?
Some have called the Airpods Max another overpriced Apple gadget. Others have called them a masterpiece. As a headphone enthusiast I was excited to try them, particularly to suit my growing need for mobile listening. Their wide mesh headband, metallic piston arms, and...
Naenka Lite Pro Hands On Review – TWS Bluetooth Earbuds
I've recently gotten far more active as far as daily walking and running goes, so having a good set of wireless earbuds is a need I hadn't considered in years. As an owner of version 2 of the Airpods, I was interested to experiment with some alternatives when the...
iPhone EQ Apps That Present As Free, But Aren’t
Having recently made the switch to an iPhone myself I was looking for EQ options that would bring my headphone experience at least a little closer to the LV V50's output (which admittedly is a big difference). Sadly, the built-in EQ in Settings->Music->EQ only seems...
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Dekoni Elite Hybrid Earpads on the Beyerdynamic DT 1990 [Review]
Recently I reviewed the Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro headphones. I quickly fell in love with the detail and the way the headphones brought vocals and other instruments to life, but like many others found the highs around 8KHz to be a bit harsh. That and, while I wouldn't...
Ellen The Cartographer Opinions – Fallout 4 Companion Mods
This is actually a mod I tried years ago and for whatever reason didn't review at the time. But as a suggestion from a commenter and simply as something that makes sense with how many Fallout mod reviews I've already done, let's dive into this companion mod. Ellen the...
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Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro [Review] – A Flagship Audiophile Headphone
To say this is the clearest and most resolving midrange headphone I've heard would be true, but would perhaps lead you to think the bass and treble aren't anything to write home about. The DT 1990s carry the entire range well, while being a bit bright. After using a...
Beyerdynamic DT 770 Review and Opinions
Before trying these headphones my only experience with Beyerdynamic was recalling seeing “Darth Beyers” in various audio forums years ago. I knew that was a modification and not a stock pair of headphones, but very little beyond that. After being used to how the V...
What The Ultimax UM15-22 Taught Me About Subwoofers
I've been into audio gear since I was a kid. My first "real" system was a Kenwood receiver and a pair of floorstanding Technics 3-way speakers with 15 inch woofers. (Ah, the memories of cranking them up and trying to hear them at the street.) Then I had a pair of...
Lumintop Tool AA 2.0 – The Ultimate Pocket Light?
I've owned the little brother of this light, the Tool AAA, for about 5 years. When I saw this one I wondered: Would the Tool AA still fit nicely in a pocket or mount well to the bill of a hat? Would the extra capacity of an AA battery -- especially given that the Tool...
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Lumintop Tool AAA Flashlight After 5 Years [Appreciation Post]
This is a re-review of sorts. I'd written about this little light in 2015 when I'd first gotten it, but after 5 years of on and off use I've really got to be more positive about it than I was then. Back then I was still obsessed with the biggest, baddest lights I...